Walgreens coming to Lorna Road-U.S. 31 intersection

The Riverchase Shell and the former Omelet Shoppe building at the corner of Lorna Road and U.S. 31 will be torn down by early April. A Walgreens to be built in their place is expected to be open before fourth quarter, said Traci Fassina, president of Rogina Investment Corp.

The Omelet Shop, which has been vacant for more than a decade, will be torn down to accommodate parking requirements of the city.

Walgreens will usually spend $4-5 million for a building, Fassina said, and construction usually takes six months. Walgreens will be an asset to the city and help in sales tax revenues, Fassina said.